Business Insurance Resource Centre

September 28, 2023
What Insurance Do Physiotherapists Need?
As a physiotherapist, you help people who have injuries, illnesses, or disabilities with mov…

September 19, 2023
Does Your Business Need Artificial Intelligence?
Businesses are adjusting to the explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As with any new t…

August 31, 2023
What Insurance Do Cement Contractors Need?
Cement and concrete contractors lay the foundations for homes and buildings. You also build…

August 30, 2023
What's the Impact of Wildfires on Canadian Businesses?
Canadian wildfires have burned millions of acres and have affected Canadian industries&rsquo…

August 17, 2023
How to Insure Your Seasonal Snow Removal Business
While snow removal is a seasonal service, you still face risks that can have a lasting impac…

August 8, 2023
Business Insurance for Newcomers to Canada
You are a newcomer to Canada and you are starting a business. You need to protect what you&r…

July 20, 2023
5 Claims that Restaurant Insurance Protects You Against
Are you ready to turn your dream of opening a restaurant into reality? What you need to know…

July 17, 2023
How Does Liability Insurance Protect You?
If you own a business, liability insurance helps protect your business if it’s sued an…

July 12, 2023
5 Questions about Cyber Insurance for Your Business
If you store customer information and confidential business data, you can be at risk for a c…

June 22, 2023
Is Working from Home Covered by Home Insurance?
Do you work from home? Would you be protected if a client slipped and injured her back on yo…

June 21, 2023
5 Questions About Insuring Your Home Business
Is your business in your home? A home-based business gives you flexibility, but it’s n…

June 19, 2023
Does Your Business Need a Benefits Administrator?
Implementing and managing your employee benefits plan is known as benefits administration. E…

June 16, 2023
How Western's Motel and Hotel Insurance Protects Your Investment
I’m based in Winnipeg. I'm married with three children, and I enjoy spending time camp…

June 14, 2023
Why Your Small Business Needs Commercial Auto Coverage
Did you know that your personal car insurance doesn’t cover your business? If your bus…

May 18, 2023
What Insurance You Need as an Ontario Welder
Welders are essential to manufacturing, construction, aerospace, shipping, and green energy.…

May 8, 2023
What Insurance Wineries Need
Owning a winery is an exciting business venture but also has risks. Insuring your winery wit…

April 26, 2023
7 Tips to Protect Your Commercial Property from Floods
Floods are the most costly natural disaster in Canada and the damage can be devastating to y…

April 17, 2023
How Insurance Protects Your General Livestock
Livestock insurance gives you protection against accidents and unexpected events that can af…

April 12, 2023
What Insurance Do I Need for a Hobby Farm
A hobby farm isn’t a full scale farm but you still need to protect it with the right i…

April 5, 2023
How Cash Crop Insurance Protects Your Farm
Cash crop farming can be a weather-dependent business. You can manage the risks that come wi…

March 7, 2023
What Insurance You Need for Your Orchards
Whether your orchard grows fruits, seeds, or nuts, having the right farm insurance protects…

February 28, 2023
5 Fast Facts about Food and Beverage Manufacturing Insurance
You provide food, snacks and drinks. Consumers count on them to be safe, fresh, and tasty fo…

February 22, 2023
5 Fast Facts About Aerospace Insurance
Canada is home to many aerospace companies employing almost 200,000 skilled professionals. Y…

February 13, 2023
5 Fast Facts about Restaurant Insurance
5 Fast Facts about Restaurant Insurance You’ve got a lot on your plate. Your reputatio…

February 9, 2023
What Insurance You Need for Your Alberta Cleaning Business
What Insurance You Need for Your Alberta Cleaning Business You are a cleaning professional.…

February 8, 2023
5 Fast Facts About Auto Parts Makers' Insurance
As an auto parts maker, you’re in a multi-billion-dollar industry in Canada. You can b…

January 23, 2023
How Insurance Protects Your Professional Services Business
Your professional services or consulting business can face a variety of risks that can have…

January 19, 2023
Insurance For Your Alberta Construction Business
You construction business can face on-the-job risks with new home or commercial builds or ot…

January 17, 2023
How to Protect Your B.C. Daycare
Parents place their trust in you. You are caring for children and want to keep them safe. Ru…

December 5, 2022
Insurance For Alberta Welders
Welding can involve accidents and risks, exposing you to liability. Your Alberta welding bus…

December 5, 2022
Insurance For British Columbia Welders
Welding can involve accidents and risks, exposing you to liability. Your B.C. welding busine…

November 29, 2022
Your Electrical Business Needs the Right Insurance
Your electrical business has unique risks and unique needs. Electrician insurance gives you…

November 29, 2022
Electricians Need the Right Insurance
Your electrical business has unique risks and unique needs. Electrician insurance gives you…

November 15, 2022
Protect Your Sports Event with Insurance
Did you know that FIFA World Cup 2022 is insured for $900 million? FIFA’s insurance co…

November 2, 2022
Why Your Farm Needs General Livestock Insurance
Your livestock is one of the largest and most important assets that your farm operation has.…

October 27, 2022
How to Prevent Arson
Arson has rapidly become a significant problem over the last few years, with some businesses…

October 27, 2022
How General Liability Insurance Protects Your Farm
Your farm is a business and you need to protect with general liability insurance. Farm liabi…

October 24, 2022
Does Your Family Need Farm Insurance?
Owning a farm is a big responsibility, especially if you have a family. Farm insurance provi…

October 12, 2022
Commercial VS Personal Auto Insurance: What's the Difference?
Automobile insurance is essential when it comes to safeguarding your vehicle from potential…

October 5, 2022
Do Personal Caregivers Need Insurance?
If you are a personal caregiver working independently and going from home to home, you need…

September 16, 2022
How to Protect Your Snow Removal Business
You know how to dig people out of the worst weather. Snow and ice don’t stop you, but…

September 15, 2022
What Plumbing Insurance Do I Need?
Changing pipes and fittings in a wet environment bring daily risks to you and your plumbing…

July 13, 2022
Summer Activities Insurance
Summer is full of fun activities, but have you ever thought about whether injuries would be…

July 7, 2022
Cyber insurance protects your customer information
Christopher Litke, Director of Commercial Sales, discusses how Western’s cyber liabili…

June 20, 2022
What Insurance Does my Summer Camp Need?
Going to summer camp is a fun, positive experience for Canadian kids. They get reacquainted…

June 8, 2022
How to Start a Business: 8 Essential Steps
You want to be your own boss and start a business. Planning, researching, and making the rig…

June 3, 2022
Insurance For Construction Businesses
Contractors need insurance to protect their business and equipment and to protect other peop…

June 2, 2022
Insurance For Glass Companies
Owning a glass installation business in Canada can be profitable and you will always be in d…